Talks with mom
Mom and I went out to dinner tonight, and I must say that it really helped me realize how much I’ve changed recently. The two of us were able to sit there and openly talk about everything from drugs to my sexuality. Never for a moment did I feel judged or scolded, she simply wanted to know what was going on in my life and to know that there will always be someone for me to talk to if I ever needed it. It’s empowering and truly makes me feel free as a bird when I think about it, because how many kids are able to do that with their parents? So many kids feel like they have to (and in some cases they truly do) hide themselves and deal with all of their emotional troubles on their own. And we all know that, being in such a situation can lead to dark and scary places. I wish more parents were open, accepting, and loving of their children no matter what. I can’t change the world but I can keep an open mind and heart, loving people for who they are.
